The city of Chattanooga granted 216 building permits in March for projects collectively valued at nearly $18 million. The biggest projects started last month included:
1 Office build-out of the Liberty Tower at 605 Chestnut St., by Helton Construction Co., $2.6 million
2 The renovation of the former Burchay Building at 800 Market St., owned by Chuck Gavin by The Counts Co., $1.2 million
3 CARTA headquarters addition and renovation at 1617 Wilcox Blvd. by Dillard Construction Inc., $832,700
4 New single-family residence by Ray Marler at 6135 Old Dayton Pike, $500,000
5 Solar car canopy at Southern Champion Tray factory at 220 Compress St., by Inman Solar, $485,000
Source: Building Inspection Department, Chattanooga Department of Public Works